Did Israel “Apologize” to Turkey? Well, No, Not Exactly

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At his blog, Barry Rubin gives a great backgrounder on the flotilla that Israel’s special forces intercepted and for which Israel’s government has just “apologized.” Only, as Rubin points out, the Israelis didn’t really apologize. Instead, they issued a carefully worded statement to mollify the Turks without admitting doing anything wrong.

The agreement, which includes restoring normal bilateral relations, has been portrayed as some sort of Israeli surrender. That is simply not true. The agreement is much closer to Israel’s position. There is no change on Israel’s strategic policy toward the Gaza Strip at all. While the word “apology” appears in Netanyahu’s statement, it is notably directed at the Turkish people, not the government and is of the sorry-if-your feelings-were-hurt variety.

The Arabs have never contributed anything progressive and live centuries before. Israel has proven to the world her strength and intelligence in all areas: medicine,military,farming,etc. the Arab countries continue to nickpick over everything because Israel’s success as a nation (and she is a nation) has been a miracle. It is evident God is with her in all things.

All is well with Israel. God has everything under His omnipotent control, never doubt it.He’s going to stun the world once more and roll back a few more waters, at it were, in protecting His chosen people. I believe that time is just around the corner. JESUS is returning to earth very soon, folks! ALL IS WELL! He will set everything straight exactly as the Almighty God wants it set!

I am glad to hear that the American press issued a biased and incomplete report, as usual. An apology to the Turkish people who were hurt by their government’s actions is fine with me. I am glad that Obama did not force Israel, as he frequently does, to do something illogical.